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Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative . n.d.. Saving Postpartum Lives: A Naloxone Toolkit for Nurses, Obstetrical Providers, and Pharmacists. Cincinnati, OH: Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative , 31 pp.

Annotation: This Naloxone toolkit is designed for nurses, obstetrical providers, and pharmacists to address unintentional overdose, which is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in Ohio, particularly in the postpartum period. Developed with input from patient partners, including those with lived experience with substance use and postpartum patients without such history, the toolkit aims to foster systems and culture change by integrating Naloxone education and access into postpartum discharge processes to prevent overdose-related maternal mortality. The resource provides guidance for clinicians on how to normalize conversations about Naloxone and offers a discussion guide, emphasizing the use of non-stigmatizing and person-first language to reduce stigma and increase patient comfort. Key sections include a toolkit implementation checklist for hospitals, educational points to cover with patients, an overview of the clinical pharmacology of Naloxone, and a detailed navigation guide for accessing free Naloxone kits in Ohio via mail-order, pharmacies, and distribution sites.

Keywords: Drug abuse, Pharmacotherapy, Postpartum care, Resources for professionals, Substance abuse treatment
   

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